Environmental Management Systems Resources

EMS Implementation Guide From DNR Pollution Prevention Services An Organizational Guide to Pollution Prevention EPA/625/R-01/003, August 2001. Environmental Management Systems An Implementation Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Organizations. This EPA Web site has other downloadable resources available.

• Ford Motors EMS
  From the Pollution Prevention Pays Web site - also has resources for specific searches (search EMS for other references)
• Public Entity Environmental Management System Resource Center
  Although this site is geared for public entities, it is easy to use and has some good tools.
• The Multi-State Working Group
  A national organization of government, business, non-profits and academics with useful EMS information and links to other sites.
• Environmental Protection Agency EMS
  Site with background information, links and resources
• General information on EMS/ISO 14001
• American National Standard Institute
• ISO 14000 Information Center
• EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) program
  Focuses technical assistance on design, process and management improvements through voluntary partnerships
• EPA Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 frequently asked questions

DNR Contact
Jeff Fiagle
(515)281-5353
Jeff.Fiagle@dnr.state.ia.us